Product ID:E100 CESIUM
MSDS Date:02/14/1992
FSC:5960
NIIN:01-022-6922
MSDS Number: BRYFC

Emergency Phone: 215-367-2181

Info Phone: 215-367-2181

Preparer: R.J. KRESGE

Cage: CABOT

Telephone: 215-367-2181

Cage: CABOT

CESIUM METAL, RARE EARTH

CAS: 7440-46-2

RTECS: FK9225000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION/SKIN/EYES: IMMEDIATE
DESTRUCTION OF TISSUE & BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN & EYE DISORDERS, NERVOUS,
CIRCULATORY, BLOOD OR KIDNEY SYSTEM DAMAGE OR DISEASE

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPS, APPLY
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. INGESTION: GIVE PLENTY OF WATER OF MILK.
SKIN/EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY SAND, DRY GRAPHITE, OR CLASS D EXTINGUISHER.
NEVER USE WATER TO EXTINGUISH A CESIUM METAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULLFACE, AIR-SUPPLIED POSITIVE PRESSURE
RESPIRATORY DEVICE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MATERIAL WILL REACT VIOLENTLY W/WATER &
IS EXPLOSIVE IN MOIST AIR OR WATER. DANGEROUS WHEN WET. UN 1407.
FLAMMABLE SOLID.

Spill Release Procedures:MAY IGNITE SPONTANEOUSLY IN AIR. COVER W/DRY
SAND, GRAPHITE OR CLASS D FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT. ALLOW MATERIAL
TO OXIDIZE TO POWDER OR DUST. MINIMIZE AIRBORNE DUST/POWDER. DRY
CLEAN UP METHODS SHOULD BE USED. SHOVEL INTO DRY CONTAINER
W/COVER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:GLASS AMPOULES & STAINLESS STEEL
CYLINDERS SHOULD BE USED TO HANDLE & TRANSPORT MATERIAL. DON'T WEAR
CONTACT LENSES.
Other Precautions:STORAGE & TRANSFER SHOULD BE DONE UNDER VACUUM OR AN
INERT ATMOSPHERE SUCH AS ARGON OR SUBMERGED IN MINERAL OIL. STORE
IN DRY AREA AWAY FROM ACIDS, OXIDIZERS & COMBUSTIBLES.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORS
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORMS, DISPOSABLE COVERALLS, SAFETY SHOES
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPOSURE TO CESIUM CAN BE BEST DETERMINED BY HAVING AIR SAMPLES TAKEN
IN EMPLOYEE BREATHING ZONE, WORK AREA OR DEPARTMENT.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:705C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:28.5C
Vapor Pres:1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID OR SOLID, SILVER/WHITE COLOR W/NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, CHLORINE, PHOSPHORUS, ACIDS, OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:AIR, MOISTURE

Waste Disposal Methods:LIQUIDS, POWDERS OR DUSTS MAY HAVE SIGNIFICANT
IMPACT ON AIR & WATER QUALITY. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL,
STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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